Why Bukayo Saka was left out of Arsenal team to face Bournemouth

Bukayo Saka was omitted from the Arsenal matchday squad to face Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday. 

The winger was a slight doubt heading into the game after picking up an injury on international duty. He was taken off in the 51st minute of England’s 2-1 defeat to Greece at Wembley last Thursday.

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta said it was “not a serious injury” and the player’s availability would be subject to a late call ahead of their trip to the south coast.

Despite his situation “evolving really well” in training, Saka has been sidelined by his injury and is now a doubt for upcoming games against Shakhtar Donetsk and Liverpool.

It’s a huge blow to Arteta and his Arsenal team, who are already without Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber through injury.

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